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=Facebook Profile=

[ Overview ]
For this assignment, you will take on the persona of a literary character from our current reading and create a Facebook profile as if you were that character. NOTE: Be aware that these directions are for general use; they may be altered depending on the specific text we are reading.

[ Directions ]

 * 1) Download the [|blank Facebook profile].
 * 2) Choose a character from our current reading that you're interested in. Consider what you know about this character -- physical appearance, personality, likes, dislikes, wants, needs, goals, etc. You may want to write these things down in note form in your interactive notebook.
 * 3) Fill out the Facebook profile based on what you know about your character. The reading may mention specific things that fit in the profile; if so, these should be included. Most areas of the profile, however, probably will not be specifically mentioned in the reading. For these areas, you will have to complete the profile by making inferences based on what you already know about your character. (Example: If you were creating a Facebook profile for Little Red Riding Hood, you might say that one of her favorite books is //101 Ways to Identify a Wolf.// This is never actually said in the story, of course, but it makes sense based on the plot and what we know about Little Red Riding Hood.) Overall, be as specific, detailed, and creative as possible. Consider including a brief explanation of the items you include if you think it would demonstrate your understanding of the character more clearly (for example, using Little Red Riding Hood: "TV Shows -- //Survivorman,// because I spend a lot of time going through the woods to Granny's house").
 * 4) Include a picture of your character as you picture him/her. This could be an image found online, or it could be a hand-drawn picture that you scan or photograph with your laptop's webcam.
 * 5) Create ten wall posts from other characters in the reading to your character. These posts should show that you understand who all of the characters are, as well as their relationships with your chosen character.
 * 6) Save your completed profile as //LastnameFirstname_ReadingTitle_CharacterName_FacebookProfile.doc// (e.g. DoeJohn_Fahrenheit451_GuyMontag_FacebookProfile.doc), then upload it to Engrade.

[ Requirements ]

 * Your profile must be completed based on a character from our current reading. Depending on the reading, you may be restricted in the characters you are allowed to choose.
 * Your completed profile should clearly show that you have a complete, deep understanding of your chosen character.
 * Your completed profile should demonstrate careful, detailed, creative work.
 * You must complete all sections of the profile -- picture, basic information, personal information, and wall posts.
 * You must have at least three items listed in each of the following sections: Interests, Music, TV Shows, Movies, and Books.

[ Due Date and Grading ]
Your finished profile will be graded using the [|Facebook Profile rubric]. It will count toward the Papers and Projects portion of your grade. Mr. Smith will announce the due date for each individual Facebook profile as it is assigned.